Other Cover Crops

These cover crop species, can be used on their own or combined with other crops to achieve maximum benefits within crop rotations. We welcome enquiries for bespoke mixtures and have expert staff on hand to offer advice. Feel free to call 01205 280069 or email info@bostonseeds.co.uk

For more information on cover crops and the EnviroSeeds range view our brochure.

Linseed Seed (Linum usitatissimum)

Traditionally grown for its oil, Linseed (Flax) is becoming popular for use as a cover crop to help control black grass and broad leaved weeds.

Very quick and early to mature, generating excellent yields

Strong reputation for producing high yields in following wheat crops

Performs well on thin soils. Not frost hardy

Provides interest well into the winter, particularly sown with other species

Sowing Rate: 50kg / ha

1 x 25kg - £55.00£55.00

10 x 25kg - £50/pack - £500.00£500.00

20 x 25kg - £48/pack - £960.00£960.00

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Lucerne Seed (Medicago sativa)

Lucerne is a longer term perennial clover which fixes large amounts of nitrogen from the air to enrich the soil.

A longer term perennial clover which fixes large quantities of nitrogen

Widely used for green manure

Large tap root which is ideally suited to light and chalky soils as well as dry climates.

Seed is supplied inoculated with rhizobium bacteria

Sowing rate: 25kg / ha

1 x 5kg - £40.00£40.00

1 x 25kg - £175.00£175.00

10 x 25kg - £160/pack - £1,600.00£1,600.00

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Lucerne Seed (Medicago sativa) - (Organic)

Lucerne is a longer term perennial clover which fixes large amounts of nitrogen from the air to enrich the soil.

A longer term perennial clover which fixes large quantities of nitrogen

Widely used for green manure

Large tap root which is ideally suited to light and chalky soils as well as dry climates.

Seed is supplied inoculated with rhizobium bacteria

Sowing rate: 25kg / ha

1 x 25kg - £300.00£300.00

10 x 25kg - £290/pack - £2,900.00£2,900.00

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Phacelia Seed (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

Phacelia is a prolific seed producer, very fast to establish and an excellent source of pollen and nectar. This makes it attractive to both insects and wild birds.

A popular green manure crop which is an excellent weed suppressor

Establishes fast and matures within 10-12 weeks

Produces a large root mass making the plant an excellent soil improver

Will produce a multitude of flowers - loved by bees and other insects

Sowing rate: 5-8kg / ha

5kg - £35.00£35.00

1 x 25kg - £125.00£125.00

10 x 25kg - £115/pack - £1,150.00£1,150.00

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Phacelia Seed (Phacelia tanacetifolia) - (Organic)

Phacelia produces high levels of bio-mass and a strong tap root. When flowering bright purple flowers are an excellent source of pollen and nectar. This makes it attractive to both insects and wild birds.

A popular green manure crop which is an excellent weed suppressor

Establishes fast and matures within 10-12 weeks

Produces a large root mass making the plant an excellent soil improver